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Rotorua 5-year-old wins Fair Go Ad Award
Mack Hereford's video promoting Rotorua won a Fair Go Ad Award.
$10m runaway: Untold story of Rotorua woman who fled with bank cash
Telefeature Runaway Millionaires will show on TV One in the new year.
Primary school kapa haka contest begins today
Hundreds of Rotorua students are performing in today's kapa haka competition in Taupō.
'Something for everybody' this Christmas
Locals are welcome to donate to the Rotorua Daily Post's annual Christmas appeal.
Electric shock: Chopper was available
The Ministry of Health say rescue chopper was not needed during an emergency this week.
First donations received for annual Christmas Appeal
Donations have started to roll in for the Rotorua Daily Post's annual Christmas appeal.
Teachers use strike day to give back
Rotorua Intermediate teachers spent their day off helping at Koutu Playcentre.
Rotorua's biggest NCEA exam done and dusted
More than 700 Rotorua students sat the NCEA Level 1 English exam yesterday.
Taking on Movember to highlight men's health
Residents and staff at The Gardens Care Home are taking on Movember.
Rotorua English academy celebrates 25 years
Rotorua English Language Academy is turning 25 this year.
Fast action saved baby from meningococcal disease
A new Meningococcal B vaccine is now available.
Diwali festival highlights many cultures
Diwali celebration in Rotorua showcases diversity at Mokoia Campus.
Summer job boom increases job listings 16pc
The number of online job advertisements has increased 16 per cent in the Bay of Plenty.
Full house enjoys Indigenous Film Festival
Organisers say the Rotorua Indigenous Film Festival will be an annual event.
Seniors' toes tapping at concert
Hundreds of Rotorua's retired community enjoyed the concert on Saturday.
Petrol boycott: No impact felt for Rotorua retailers
Local retailers say they have not been impacted.
Cultural festival brings youngsters together
Fifteen early childhood education centres took part in the festival.
Lakefront petition denied at council meeting
Mayor Steve Chadwick said the correct procedure was not followed.
New citizens welcomed in Rotorua
Twenty nine migrants from 10 countries became Rotorua citizens.
Ekiden attracts thousands to Lake Rotorua
About 1500 people took part in the relay on Saturday.
Rotorua locals support Pink Ribbon Appeal
Breast Cancer Foundation volunteers are collecting in Rotorua.
Mountain biking community offering support for mental health
Free psychological services are being offered to all in the community.
Rotorua's supreme business winners 'blown away'
Supreme Business of the Year went to Event Impressions.
Brownies come together for Rotorua camp
About 78 Brownies enjoyed the two day regional camp in Rotorua.
Harry and Meghan's Rotorua itinerary revealed
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be in Rotorua on October 31.
Lost chopper: Community reacts
The changes would see Rotorua covered by helicopters in Taupō, Tauranga and Hamilton.
Popular community woman farewelled
A service for Francisca Hawkes-Buchanan will be held today in Rotorua.
Anglers urged to look after Rotorua Lakes
Environmental authorities are urging anglers to look after the Lakes this season.
Locals gear up for Loud Shirt Day
Rotorua youngsters had fun at the Children's Art House decorating their T-shirts.
Alan Bines remembered for service to RSA
RSA stalwart and museum curator Alan Frederick Bines died in Rotorua on September 16.
Community rallies for fire-stricken family
A fire safety investigator has issued a warning after identifying the cause of the fire
Court staff walk off the job in bid for fairer pay
About 40 court staff were striking today for fairer pay and working conditions.
Best in the world put on a show in Game of Three Halves
More than 500 people watched the women's rugby Game of Three Halves.
Waikato rule in Battle of the Kaimais
Waikato defeat Bay of Plenty to win shield in the first Battle of the Kaimais tournament.
Te Puna power into first Championship final
Te Puna beat Tauranga Sports 39-17 in a tense affair.
Rugby: Battle of the Kaimai shows growth in women's rugby
The Battle of the Kaimai takes place on August 4 at Tauranga Domain.
Grandma only woman in roofing final
Gina Reuben is doing it for the girls ... and the grandmothers.
Prime Minister speaks in Rotorua
Jacinda Ardern made her first Rotorua appearance as Prime Minister at FOMA30.